Avionics Shop Manager
Hermeus
294 days
ago
Hermeus is a venture-backed defense aviation company reclaiming the lost art of rapid iterative prototyping to build the fastest aircraft in the world today. By prioritizing relentless hardware iteration, we deliver high-speed systems at the pace of the modern battlefield. We work with the Department of War to provide the high-speed capabilities our nation and its allies need to maintain a durable, asymmetric advantage.
As a Manager of the Avionics Build you will have a unique opportunity to build and lead a cross-functional team of individuals that develop wire harnessing and integrated electro-mechanical assemblies.
You will be responsible for standing up and optimizing end-to-end avionics harnessing and electro-mechanical assembly capabilities that ensure high-speed, high-reliability, manufacturing with a commitment to cost reduction, novel process definition, and rapid iteration.
Responsibilities
- Build a team that delivers the flight and development harnessing, and electrical subassembly/component built and tested ready for aircraft integration
- Ownership of avionics development test assets including environmental testing
- Harness component innovation, design, and qualification
- Manage a team of supervisors, technicians, and engineers that represent avionics harness and electro-mechanical assembly manufacturing in a development environment
- Develop and/or source new tools and capital equipment to drive harness manufacturing new heights of performance
- Evangelize and drive design for manufacturing best practices and design for test with design engineers and test engineers
- Lead the overall manufacturing development strategy for the areas under ownership for key metrics: quality, delivery, and cost. Actively measure team’s performance against these metrics
Basic Qualifications
- Experience with avionics or aerospace manufacturing standards (e.g., IPC-A-610, IPC/WHMA-A-620, NASA-STD-8739)
- 3+ years of experience in a production leadership role in aerospace, electronics, or a high-reliability manufacturing environment
- Direct experience managing or supporting teams building wire harnessesor electronic assemblies
- Strong technical background in electronics or harness design, build, or test
Preferred Skills and Qualifications
- Experience standing up a manufacturing shop/capability from scratch (highly desired)
- Competence with electrical test equipment (multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, etc.)
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, manufacturing, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with a focus on execution
- Proven ability to collaborate across departments in a fast-paced environment
- Strong computer and analytical skills including proficiency in spreadsheets, databases, shop floor management software (ERP/MRP/MES) or related programs and dashboards
$138,125 - $230,000 a year
U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUS
The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls, and therefore, must either be a “U.S. person” as defined by or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. US persons include U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and asylees and refugees with such status granted, not pending.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Hermeus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions at Hermeus are based solely on merit, competence, and qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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